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International boarding schools in Nairobi Kenya

St Christopher's International School boarding

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WARM

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St. Christopher's International Boarding Section

St. Christopher’s International School offers a warm, vibrant and safe home in school for our boys and girls in Hamilton and Meynick house respectively. The recently remodeled and modernized houses suit the needs of our pupils for them to reach their full potential in the 21^st century.

Our pupils are exposed to a path that fosters personal responsibility, respect and tolerance, global citizenship and self-actualization. We have undergone rigorous assessment and attained approval for both UK and international standards through the Boarding Schools Association as well as Council of International Schools.

Boarding Facilities

We provide 4 bed dorms for our boarders which they share with friends. All bedrooms are en-suite, with warm showers, individual learning space and spacious room for socialization.

Pupils of age 11 to 18 (grades 7 to 13) from a range of nationalities, enjoy of world class food prepared by under the guidance of a qualified industry leading chef. The menu is ever fresh with seasonal foods and international delicacies and is inclusive of any dietary requirements our pupils may have.

Boarding Students' Well-being

While our purpose is to provide an environment dedicated to educational success, the overall physical and emotional wellbeing of our pupils is our primary concern. By placing your child in our boarding school, you are entrusting us with their care, and we take this very seriously.

We have a dedicated team of Boarding Tutors for both boys and girls, though all pupils can speak to The Deputy Head-Pastoral if they wish. The Boarding Tutors are available 24 hours a day and operate an open-door approach, so pupils are always welcome to discuss any concerns they may have.

A nurse is present on campus during the week 24hours a day and administers any medicine that a boarder may need. The boarding tutors are trained in First Aid to administer medicines and care for non-serious issues. The School has close access to medical centers such as Karen Hospital with whom we have an excellent relationship, should more serious health issues require expert care.

Pupils in the boarding houses are exposed to a detailed, proactive, and topical discussion every week to cover PSHE issues that regard to their wellbeing. They also enjoy a diverse, elaborate weekend enrichment program that ensures that they have a balanced stay in school. They participate in outdoor activities such as sports and trips.

Boarding Options

St. Christopher’s International offers a range of boarding options to cater for the wide range of family requirements and circumstances. In addition to 7 – day, 5 – day and Flexi boarding option we offer:

Occasional boarding– where our pupils can sleep over during performances and
Academic masterclasses – Parents can book their children to attend an evening(s) themed with specific academic focus where needed.

7 - Day Boarding

7-day boarders stay with us throughout the week and all weekend. During the weekends they enjoy a structured programme of activities, study and social time.

They have exeat weekends calendared as well.

5 - Day Boarding

5-day boarders arrive by 6.00 PM on Sunday evening and stay with us until 4.00 PM on Friday afternoon.

They spend the rest of the weekend with their families.

Flexi -Boarding

Flexi-boarding Families choose which nights of the week they would like to board and their fixed number of nights have to be pre-booked in advance at the start of each term. Families can pre-select specific night(s) each week to board across an entire term.

The Board of Directors and staff of St. Christopher’s International School take seriously their responsibility for safeguarding and promoting welfare of all pupils in their care. The St. Christopher’s International School Board of Directors are ultimately responsible for the provision stated in this policy.

Boarding life is not just about the relationship between staff and pupils; parents play a key role in the development of their children and it is essential that they work in partnership with the boarding teachers to ensure that their son or daughter gains the maximum possible from their boarding experience.

Boarding fee Structure for all pupils 2024 – 2025.
(All payments are made in Kenya shillings)

Pupils' and Parents' testimonials.

My daughter is living a dream in such a warm and peaceful facility and her progress both socially and academically is evident.

I love the weekend sports and board games. They are so much fun

There has been such a big shift in my son being independent and responsible, thanks to the boarding parents’ attention to his development.

The school parents have a done an amazing job ensuring my son feels safe in settling both in secondary and boarding.

The cultural celebrations are so much fun as we get to dress up, and eat food and listen to music from other countries. I have learnt so much about other cultures.

I have enjoyed the engaging busy schedule and I am also able to have time to prepare for my A-levels.

My teachers are kind and friendly and they have made me love school. I love my friends and we have so much fun!!

The cultural celebrations in the boarding house are enriching and have helped my child to understand more about different cultures.